BSS & BBA coreIn this course, students begin to develop accounting skills for solving business problems, individually and collaboratively. Some of the problems include evaluating business projects and process changes, predicting and reporting operating results, and managing business risks. The course concentrates on planning, decision making, and communicating operating results in traditional and e-business settings. Students interpret the meaning and characterize the implications of computations for a variety of business products, distribution channels and constraints, and then communicate viewpoints and recommendations to stakeholders using database, spreadsheet, and word processing skills

BSS & BBA coreIn this course, students begin to develop accounting skills for solving business problems, individually and collaboratively. Some of the problems include evaluating business projects and process changes, predicting and reporting operating results, and managing business risks. The course concentrates on planning, decision making, and communicating operating results in traditional and e-business settings. Students interpret the meaning and characterize the implications of computations for a variety of business products, distribution channels and constraints, and then communicate viewpoints and recommendations to stakeholders using database, spreadsheet, and word processing skills

ACT 4301ACCT 4111Intermediate Accounting IBSS electiveStudents will learn the environmental and theoretical structure of financial accounting, the accounting process, and preparation of an income statement, balance sheet and statement of cash flows. They will also learn to measure income, do profitability analysis, apply time value of money concepts to financial accounting measurements, account for cash, receivables and inventories, and learn to research financial accounting issues.Prereq: Grade of B or higher in ACT 2301 or ACCT 2101 and ACT 2302 or ACCT 2102. Requires a 2.5 GPA and 45 semester hours

BUS 3301BUSA 3010Quantitative Methods for Business Management (ex Math 3010)BBA electiveIn today's competitive world, statistical analysis increasingly guides decision-making. Properly gathered data can provide invaluable insights in a business, whether your goal is to improve operational processes, increase revenues, direct new developments or retain valued customers. This course teaches statistical techniques for describing and measuring data, and it provides an overview of probability concepts. It will also explore standard sampling methods and hypothesis testing, linear regression, correlation, time series and forecasting.Prereq: MTH 1370 or MATH 1070

Non-degree program50 totalPreparation for the internet-based TOEFL exam offered by the Educational Testing Service. The preparation course is based on the development of all language areas including the four language skills: Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing, and Grammar and Vocabulary building to improve the test-takers? scores.

CHE 1401CHEM 1211Principles of Chemistry IIUGB core electivePrinciples of Chemistry I. Prerequisite: One year of high school chemistry or the equivalent and authorization by department. MTH 1303 or Math 1113 as a prerequisite or co-requisite is strongly advised. Three lecture and three laboratory hours a week. First course in a two semesters sequence covering the fundamental principles and applications of chemistry for science majors. Topics to be covered include composition of matter, stoichiometry, periodic relations, and nomenclature. Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material. Three lectures and three laboratory hours a week.Prereq: MTH 1303 or MATH 1113, CSP 1,2,6,7

CIS 2301CIS 2010Introduction to Computer-based Information SystemsBSS core electiveThis course provides an introduction to computer and information systems concepts, including hardware, software, databases, data communications, and business applications. The student is introduced to methods of determining user requirements and developing application systems using databases and fourth generation languages.Prereq: University status

CSC 4305CSC 4350CSC 4350Software EngineeringRequired CSCTechniques used in large scale scientific or technical software development, including requirements analysis, specification, systems design, implementation, testing, validation, verification, and maintenance. Formerly CSC 4350.Prereq: CSC 3340 or CSC 3410 with grade of C or higher

CSC 4311CSC 4340CSC 4740Data MiningRequired CSC Database concentrationIntroduction to basic data mining techniques (such as association rules mining, cluster analysis, and classification methods) and their applications (such as Web data mining, biomedical data mining and security). Formerly CSC 4740.Prereq: CSC 3340 or CSC 3410 with grade of C or higher

ECO 2301ECON 2105Principles of MacroeconomicsIUGB, BBA & BSS core, General & SS electiveThis course analyzes the overall performance of economic systems including output and employment levels, inflation, economic growth, international finance, and the effects of monetary and fiscal policies.Prereq: MTH 1301 or MATH 1111

ECO 3301ECON 3900Intermediate MacroeconomicsRequired ECO minor, BBA electiveThis course applies the tools of aggregate economic analysis to the problems of the performance of the economy. The course links the theories and data to understand the causes of macroeconomic fluctuations in production, employment, inflation, and international economic relations; particular emphasis is placed on macroeconomic policy issues.Prereq: ECO 2301 or ECON 2105

MET Major requirementSurvey of manufacturing processes. Application of machine tools, measuring tools, and primary processes to the manufacturing cycle. 3hours lecture, 2 hours labFreshman status

MGS 3301MGS 3010Principles of ManagementBBA coreThis course provides a basic framework for understanding the role and functions of a manager and to explain the principles, concepts, and techniques that can be used in carrying out these functions. It is intended for those who presently hold, or desire to hold, management responsibilities in any organization or enterprise. This is introductory course with particular emphasis on the skills, competencies, techniques and knowledge need to successfully understand and manage an organization.Prereq: BUS 1301 or BUSA 1101 and ECO 2301 or ECON 2105 and ECO 23062 or ECON 2106

MGS 4325MGS 4700Operations ManagementBBA core, MGS minor electiveStudy and analysis of planning, design, direction, and control of physical and human resources used in production of goods and services. Emphasis on solutions to operational problems in physical, locational, storage and general service subsystems.Prereq: MGS 3315 or MGS 3400 and MGS 3310 or MGS 3100. Requires a 2.5 GPA and 45 semester hours.

MKT 3301MKT 3310MKT 3010Principles of MarketingBBA coreAs the marketplace continues to adopt more electronic tools to facilitate business processes and expand to the international arena, the discipline of marketing is emerging as more important than ever in helping organizations better assure their ongoing viability. This course provides an overview of marketing as a management process. Upon successful completion, students will gain the ability to make better business decisions by understanding how to assess the marketing environment, design and conduct marketing research, and determine what elements are most important to customers as they make purchasing decisions. Topics covered include the use of marketing tools to develop and manage actual products and services, how to maximize prices on those products and services, how to distribute products and services, how to maximize prices on those products and services, and how to promote them. Finally, discussions will take pla

POL 4320POLS 4420International SecurityIR minor electiveThe threats of nuclear proliferation, nuclear terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, the economic and military rise of new superpowers, trans-national narcotic trafficking, failed states, informational leaks, and global pandemic diseases are among the most challenging international security threats of the upcoming decade. Students will analyze these key threats to international security that have emerged in the post-Cold War era and their implications in carrying out foreign policy.Prereq: POL 3320 or POLS 3400 or POL 2315 or POLS 2401, prerequisite or co-requisite

POL 4350POLS 4910Diplomatic SimulationsPOL majors, IR & POL minors electiveThis course is an introduction to diplomacy and foreign policy decision making through the use of a course-long computer simulation. This is an online course using the Statecraft simulation package. The online features of the course make for active learning experiences. The Statecraft program allows students to take the roles of foreign policy decision makers and sort through the tradeoffs and responsibilities that characterize real world politics. For instance students will make real world diplomatic decisions on trade, war, spying, two-level games, and diplomatic interaction with each other. This class is offered online.Prereq: POL 2315 or POLS 2401